With citizens continuing to voice concerns over the rising cost of living, the opposition party, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), is calling on the government to initiate the distribution of the promised cash grants. At a press conference on Friday, MP Sherod Duncan expressed growing frustration over the government’s silence regarding the start date […]
Meguel Carlton Toney, a 37-year-old mechanic from Adventure Back Street, has been fined and ordered to complete community service after pleading guilty to possession of narcotics. Toney appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court last Friday, where he faced charges under Section 4 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drug and […]
Guyana Times Reports | Rohit Lall, 29, a labourer from Walton Hall, and Alexander Benjamin, 18, a labourer from Windsor Castle, have been remanded to prison after being jointly charged with attempted murder. The charge, which falls under Section 103 (C) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, alleges that the two men attempted to commit […]
A security officer identified as Trelon Frank was found dead this morning in Sophia, with authorities continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Frank, a resident of ‘E’ Field Sophia in the squatting area, was discovered on a dam. The specific details leading to his death have not been disclosed, and investigators are working […]
A man identified only as ‘Mikey’ has been found dead near the Cuyuni River, prompting police to take five men into custody as investigations progress. According to a release from Police Headquarters, the alleged murder occurred sometime between Saturday, February 28, 2026, around 9:30 PM, and Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM. Preliminary […]
Joel Anthony Tamesar, a 28-year-old construction worker, tragically died after being stabbed during an altercation on Sunday evening. According to reports from Police Headquarters, Tamesar was in a shop in Lust-en-Rust when he engaged in a fight with a 38-year-old man between 7:30 PM and 7:45 PM. During the altercation, the older man allegedly armed […]
A 22-year-old Venezuelan labourer is currently hospitalized following a violent robbery that occurred on Saturday night. According to the Guyana Police Force, the incident happened around 7:40 PM at Flamboyant Street, Eccles Industrial Site. The victim had just left a nearby supermarket and was walking east along the street when he was approached by two […]
A 43-year-old man, identified as Arvindo Mahaballi, died on Sunday after being struck by a motor car while crossing the Lusignan Public Road. The accident occurred around 7:18 PM and involved motor car PAK 2521, driven by a 28-year-old taxi driver from Buxton. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle was traveling west along the northern […]
A 30-year-old porter was arrested on Sunday after police discovered narcotics concealed in Milo and Nestum tins at the Sherima Police Checkpoint. According to the Guyana Police Force, the individual was intercepted at approximately 10:09 AM while traveling in a motor lorry bound for Puruni Landing. During the search of the vehicle, officers found a […]
Laurence France and Drawn Williams were taken into custody on Friday following a raid conducted by ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) at a residence in Tabatinga, Lethem. Acting on information received, CANU officers conducted a search at the location, leading to the discovery of multiple parcels containing illicit substances. The search yielded 45 […]
Doris Joseph, a 43-year-old woman, has been fined $101,000 after being caught with 338 grams of cannabis while traveling to Region One (Barima-Waini) on Saturday. According to a release from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), Joseph was apprehended with a bulky parcel containing the cannabis. Following her arrest, she was taken to CANU headquarters for […]
Thirteen members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Regional Division 4 ‘C’ have successfully completed a four-week computer training program at the Zara Computer Centre, aimed at enhancing their digital skills. This initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to improve computer proficiency within the GPF as it digitizes its operations. According to GPF […]
Guyana’s public healthcare system has achieved a significant milestone in specialized eye care with the completion of its first-ever scleral buckle surgeries at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). These groundbreaking procedures took place during a week-long surgical collaboration between the World Eye Mission and the Ministry of Health, running from February 9 to 13. […]
Five individuals have been taken into custody following a robbery at a supermarket on the La Bonne Intention Public Road on Friday. According to police reports, two males entered the supermarket, with one allegedly stealing eight packs of cheese and concealing them on his person. The robbery was captured on the establishment’s CCTV system. After […]
A 36-year-old fish vendor from River View, West Ruimveldt, was attacked and shot by two men on Thursday in a brazen robbery. According to police reports, the victim was standing in front of his yard when he was confronted by the assailants, one of whom was armed with a handgun. During the encounter, the armed […]
A violent confrontation between two men on Saturday morning has resulted in their deaths, with investigators suspecting the dispute stemmed from a conflict over a woman. The incident occurred around 9:00 AM at a residence in the community. The deceased have been identified as Joshua Joseph, 22, known as “Racoon,” and Jonathan Hassan, 26, also […]
The Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry Limited (GBTI) and its subsidiaries concluded the 2025 financial year with impressive results, reporting a profit after tax of G$4.5 billion. Suresh Beharry, Chairman of the Edward Beharry Group of Companies, attributed this success to significant loan portfolio growth of 17% and a 29% increase in customer deposits. […]
Kevon Hatton, also known as “Smokey,” a miner from Vigilance, has been arrested and charged with multiple offences related to the sale of liquor without a license and noise nuisances. The charges arise from an event held on Church Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, which gained attention through a social media post on February 23, […]
Shawn Gonsalves was arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving and appeared in court on Friday, February 27, 2026, to respond to the allegations. Gonsalves faced the charge under Section 35(1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02. During proceedings at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court before Her Worship Magistrate Abigail […]
Big Smith News Watch Reports. Twenty‑eight‑year‑old Mark Emmanuel has died after a brief but tragic battle with a brain tumour that family members say developed following an accidental head injury. Emmanuel, a devoted husband and father of three young daughters, was reportedly struck on the head with a sledgehammer in what his family described as […]
